Moms and Dads

Meet Modern Parenting’s 100 List of 2024 Part 2

Met the second batch of parents who made it to the annual Modern parenting 100 List of 2024!

Being a parent in this generation can be challenging with so many interruptions. We asked our parents how they maintain communication to bond with their kids.

Meet the next 10 personalities.


Modern Parenting’s The 100 List 

Modern Parenting's the 100 List

BIBAI GAISANO PUYAT

It was motherhood that inspired Bibai to establish Christiana Manila, known for clothes that are stylish, but also versatile and flattering. The mom-of-4 to kids Audrina, Alvaro, Diego, and Santiago, shares how her classic, yet feminine designs are great for women with dynamic lives juggling multiple roles. The label supports Happy2Help, which provides literacy and feeding programs for children, and livelihood training for prisoners and unemployed women.

BOBBY YAN

Ever the charmer, former actor-host Bobby is currently thriving as a PR practitioner, working with brands like Nutribullet and Dyson. His daughter Anikka, 22, moved to Davao during the pandemic but they still see each other often. Fun tidbit: He admits to watching TV series that his daughter is interested in, like “Grey’s Anatomy,” so he can keep up with her world. “It’s their world now; we just live in it,” says this supportive dad.

CAMILLE FLORES OLOAN

Camille balances her role as brand general manager for luxury beauty brands with being a hands-on mom to Hunter, 11, and Cassis, 4. She fosters a close bond with her children through meaningful rituals, like daily chit-chats and bedtime prayers, and she tries to put a hard stop to her workday at 6 p.m. so she can focus on being “Mom.”

CARINA ALEJANDRINO ARENAS

Carina is a mom of 3 children, Alessandra, 11, Santino, 6, and Matteo,1, and wife to Martin. She is the co-founder of Grounded PH, an arts and wellness studio that launched the Grounded Artist Network (GAN) to support emerging Filipino artists. She believes in encouraging compassionate communication, and providing a safe haven where her kids can truly share their dreams and ideas.

CARL AND PAPAT FIDER

Carl and Papat are the husband-and-wife duo behind Tessera and CTJ, two Filipino jewelry brands known for their exquisite diamond and gemstone creations. As entrepreneurs and parents, they’re keen
to show their children, Cian, 12, and Cami, 8, that pursuing your dreams doesn’t mean losing sight of what matters most. From heartfelt car conversations to laughter-filled family dinners, they make sure their kids always feel seen, heard, and deeply loved.

CAROL CHUAYING

Carolyn is the Managing Partner of Big Bad Wolf in the Philippines and believes in the power of reading and education to empower individuals and transform lives. She is also the Managing Director of UV Care. She makes sure her 9-year-old Alison knows how loved she is, and sets clear boundaries around technology so that during bonding time, they can really focus on each other.

CAROLE CUASAY TAGLE

Carole may love hosting elegant dinners and indulging in fine dining, but she’s not one to pass up on her family’s favorite tradition: pizza nights at home. It’s a weekly ritual cherished by her kids, Lucas, 5, and Bianca, 13. A former magazine editor and now the owner of CC Table, known for heartfelt culinary creations from her own kitchen, Carole sets firm boundaries on tech use in her family, allowing more opportunities for screen-free activities like building Lego masterpieces with her son and enjoying live concerts with her daughter.

CASEY ERUM SUNICO

First-time mom Casey, who gave birth to her son Andoni just last March, is quickly discovering the joys of parenting, all while she balances mom life with working for their family’s construction supply business, FASI Forms, Inc. Her strategy for staying connected to her baby? Learning how to filter out the noise, trusting her instincts, and being attentive to her little one’s cues.

CHAL LONTOC DEL ROSARIO

Chal wears many hats—host, entrepreneur, co-founder of Jeron Travel and Travelhood—but her most prized roles are being a loving wife to her husband VR and mom to sons Gavin, 15, and Raphael, 9. She lives by the mantra “work hard, travel harder, and play hardest,” and stays connected to her boys through nightly gratitude rituals, shared dinners, improv games, and of course, meaningful travels.

CHARISSE SANTILLAN TINIO

Charisse is the co-founder of Niceprint Photo, whose elegant and fun aesthetic has elevated the art of events photography and coverage, making them a celebrity favorite and an industry mainstay. She is married to Jibby, and is mom to kids Sancho, 18, Vito, 13, and Sienna, 7. To stay close to her children, she schedules one-on-one dates and travels with them whenever possible.

Written by Mariane Perez and Elaine Natividad-Reyes

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